Economist/Associate Economist, Modelling Unit | Monetary Policy Department

Job Sector: Economics

Location: Kuala Lumpur

ROLE PURPOSE

Develop, review, and continuously update quantitative models and other surveillance tools to assist the Management and the MPC to discharge their mandates. The job holder is also expected to be the subject matter expert in econometrics, modelling, and forecasting.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Develop, regularly review, and update forecasting and simulation models with clearly defined methodologies, deliberation of methods, objectives, limitations, validation and evaluation steps, and gestation periods.
2. Ensure proper governance for model development with emphasis on robustness of the models and documentation of the methodologies, objectives, limitations, codes, calibration histories, validation status and dependencies on other models/frameworks.
3. Gather and understand the requirements of models through engagements with relevant units in the department and translate it into a feasible proof-of-concept.
4. Assist in the development of surveillance tools that would require technical knowledge.
5. Keep abreast of new developments and research frontiers related to modelling.
6. Ensure proper handover of models to the commissioning section by conducting training and sharing sessions and providing relevant documentation.
7. Provide advice (as and when necessary) to other sections or other parts of the Bank on modelling techniques and statistical analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Academic Qualifications: A Bachelor or Masters Degree in Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics, or Data Science. Familiarity with economic theory and econometric techniques is essential. A PhD is an added advantage.

Experience: At least 2 years working experience. Working experience in the field of monetary and economic research, or work requiring rigorous quantitative application, is an advantage.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED

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